Exhaust Brakes

[DBR]

I have had the BD brake for a few years now on my '97 with no malfunctions to date... and I don't expect any in the future. This is truly one of BD's products that surpassed their sales pitch. The price was a bit steep compared to others, but unfortunately that is true about most of BD's products. The price would be my only complaint, but I'll once again shell out the money for my 2001 because of the quality of the product.

 

[John]

DBR, did you get rid of your '97... the one I saw at Dyno Days last April? I believe you were the first one in Wa. State with the new (then) HX40 Super Turbo. 400+ BHP if memory serves. As a matter of fact, didn't you win the highest HP award?

 

[Ted Constantine]

I have been on the fence between the Jacobs and the BD. I did the math and with installation, One from a dodge dealer(actually a cummins dealer the dodge dealer could not do it which makes me question the mechanics) and the other at JRE, the BD is only less than a hundred dollars more than the Jacob. Ted Jannetty very strongly suggested the BD from a flow perspective.
I am Now looking for "clear" answer on the warrenty issue. Will a non-jacobs brake void the warrenty?

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2001. 5 2500, quad cab, 4X4, ETH/DEE, 4. 10 LSD, 255/85 BFG MT, Leer topper, Piaa driving 510's in bumper, Line-X, Stereo= JVC KD-MX3000, MBQuart 6. 5 components in front doors, 6. 5 coax in rear, JL Audio Stealth Box sub in center seat, Fosgate 400a4 and 250a2 amps, DynaMat everywhere

 

[DBR]

> John, no, God no, I didn't give up my 12 valve... at least not until my 24
> valve is as capable and reliable as my old 12 valver. I'm not sure if I was the
> first one in the state with the HX40, but I did win the High Horsepower
> award that day. (Though I never did get my award from BD as the owner
> had promised, even after a friendly reminder. Oh well. )
>
> All of the work that Sportbike is doing with his twin turbo setup has peaked
> my interest! I have a couple turbos sitting on the shelf at the present
> time, which I think would look much better on my 12 valve. Heck, just doing
> the fabrication for the install has gotten me interested. Now that I have the 24
> valver, I'll be able to let the 12 sit in the shop until the job is
> complete. I thought about trying this last year but I couldn't afford to have the
> truck down for an extended period of time.
>
> I have to give Sportbike credit with his tinkering and originality. It looks
> like he's got a winner on his hands now with his twin set-up. Maybe he will
> go into production, to help recoup his cost of tinkering.
>
> One question for Sportbike though, where do you install the e-brake on
> that setup??

 

[Forrest]

DBR,

I would guess you'd have to put the break under the passenger feet & seat where the straight 4" is at. The actuator would have to be on the driveline side & angled inward. If the actuator sat right on top, I wonder if it would catch too much dirt that wouldn't clear itself.

 

[RON'S RAM]

Originally posted by wiz1:
I just checked the price on the BD you can't tell me that thing is worth over 800 bucks there is no way I guess I will get it but man I just don't see the price

I just sent you an e-mail with some dealers that sell for less than list price. Hope this helps.


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1997 2500HD 4x4 Club Cab SLT,5 Spd, Rhinoliner, basically stock 4 now

 

[John]

DBR, that bites about not obtaining the high horsepower award you should have received. In all my dealings over the phone with BD I have only experienced a customer service problem from ONE person... Brian Roth (the owner). I have had EXCELLENT results with Piers and all other BD employees I've talked to though. If I were you I would persue it further. Obviously someone dropped the ball on this one.

Talk to Piers, they don't come any better than him!

BTW, thank you Piers for all the expert help and great customer service you have provided me in the past. #ad


[This message has been edited by John (edited 02-23-2001). ]

 

[Sleeper]

Too much braking power? Get serious! The only time I don't use the BD E brake is on ice.

 

[nopowerforme]

Thumbs up for the Jacobs E brake from cummins, I had it installed in MN cost me $1200. 00 They did an excellent job and Yes I know I could have done it myself but I feel it is worth every penny I spent.

I tow a 33ft 5er and like everyone has said set your speed going dopwn the grades and never touch the brake at all Nor the trailer brakes.
I also leave it on most of the time so the piston shaft is always moving and does not get a chance to rust up and not work whenI need it.

GO FOR IT you will never regret it especially after your first hill #ad

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1995 2500 5spd 3:55 K&N air filter Jacobs e brake, soonto have EGT gauge andf boost gauge with the TST 230-605 uprate package

 

[Punisher205]

Well, I just bought my boat. A 23' Trophy Pro walkaround w/200 horse Mercury EFI outboard. Pick it up in March. Looking forward to towing it as much as driving it. Might tow it to Florida this summer. Now, how is the Jacobs brake acutated? Sensor from the ECM? Does that mean I don't have to turn it on and off? And is that better/worse than one of the brakes that has a switch under the pedal or mounted on the shifter? I have a 6 speed manual one ton. I love this truck. Had to pull a ford ranger out of a muck puddle last weekend. Big ole Dodge dually motoring through axle deep puddles, through mud up to his truck and then taking it for a drag. It was pretty awesome. Wife was reeeeeal impressed when I got home with a mud covered truck. Yeah, if I had a picture of that face...

 

[Turbo Thom]

205:
I put the US Gear de-celerator on mine. On installation the pressure was set at 30 lbs. and it works as well as one could ask. With 13,000 on a down hill the speed stays what it was at the begining. If 50 it holds 50. The brake is mounted under the truck in front of the muffler I used to have. I love it and can't drive without it now, empty or loaded. I like it under the truck. In case service it is within easy reach.
All work well, but the US Gear is tome the best.
Good Luck
Preston

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96 3500, Black SLT, 5 speed, turbo diesel, , with US Gear overdrive, Rhino liner, Reese 15,000 lb. fifth wheel hitch, US Gear de-celarator exhaust brake, muffler elimination kit, Amsoil lub. , Mag-hytec rear cover, dual-remote by-pass filters, and Roadmaster Active system, AutoMeter Pyro & boost, Primeloc